# Scavify vs Splashin

Scavify and Splashin both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 98% of Splashin's written reviews are positive against 36% of Scavify's. Splashin also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (257K vs 1K). Scavify's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.4). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Splashin sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $1.00 per 7 days. Scavify asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Scavify against 4.9 for Splashin. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Splashin has 257K ratings behind it against 1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of Scavify's written reviews are positive against 98% of Splashin's.

Scavify ships an update every 3 months, Splashin every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scavify | Splashin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scavify/id799741525/reviews) | **[4.9 (257K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splashin/id6449144532/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1K | **257K** |
| Positive reviews | 36.4% of reviews | **97.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#78** |
| Size | 21 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Asbury Mobile, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/403761908) | [PixelForge Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624320599) |

## What reviewers say

### Scavify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scavify/id799741525)

Create and run interactive scavenger hunts for organizations, universities, and events. Participants complete challenges using their mobile devices to earn points, fostering engagement and exploration. Organizers can customize hunts with various challenge types, rewards, and branding.

**Highlights:** Customizable scavenger hunt creation, Multiple challenge types (photo, video, GPS, QR), Real-time leaderboards, Automatic scoring, Participant progress tracking, Social media integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Robust and fun scavenger hunts
- 📸 Easy photo/video sharing
- 🏆 Engaging leaderboard
- 🤝 Good for team building

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (login issues, task tracking, GPS)
- 🚫 Inability to create hunts
- 💰 Expensive pricing
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Tasks not showing up for some users
- Hunt completion issues
- Login and sign-up problems
- Freezing and crashing

**Requested features**

- Add video upload/clue option
- Allow editing of hunt details (start/end time, point values)
- Implement admin point addition
- Improve map functionality (location tracking, precise icons)


### Splashin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splashin/id6449144532)

**Currently charting:** #78 Top Grossing · Adventure, #86 Top Free · Adventure, #113 Top Free · Strategy, #187 Top Grossing · Strategy (US App Store)

Organize and play exciting water elimination tournaments with friends. Assign targets, use in-game maps and chat, and manage games of any size, from small gatherings to large-scale events. Prioritizes fun and safety.

**Highlights:** Water elimination tournaments, Target assignment, In-game map and items, Real-time chat, Easy game organization, Purge mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Map Access | $1.00 | per 7 days |
| Splashin Basic | $2.00 | per 7 days |
| Premium Map Access | $2.00 | per 7 days |
| Splashin Premium | $3.00 | per 7 days |
| Splashin Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Splashin Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Splashin Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Splashin Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Splashin Basic | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Splashin Premium | $11.99 | per month |
| Splashin Premium | $11.99 | per month |
| Splashin Premium | $15.99 | per month |
| Splashin Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Splashin Premium | $25.99 | per month |
| 100 Droplets | $0.99 | one-time |
| 600 Droplets | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging game
- 🚀 Easy to use and manage
- 💡 Brings people together
- 🚀 Comprehensive features for senior assassin
- 👍 Great customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Location tracking issues and inaccuracies
- 💰 Premium features feel pay-to-win
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Login/session issues causing users to get locked out
- Game data failing to load for some players
- Inconsistent location updates, even with premium
- Difficulty restarting a game

**Requested features**

- Add ability to manually assign targets
- Improve location tracking accuracy
- Implement a report/block feature for bullying
- Allow admins to make games private
- Add more customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scavify free?

Scavify is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Splashin free?

Splashin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Scavify or Splashin?

Splashin is rated higher. Scavify averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Splashin averages 4.9 from 257K ratings.

### Do Scavify or Splashin have ads?

Neither Scavify nor Splashin shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scavify or Splashin?

Scavify ships an update every 3 months, and Splashin every 8 days. Most recently, Scavify was updated on September 28, 2026 and Splashin on October 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*